Port Townsend's New Cafe.
Don't tell the owner of the recently opened Undertown Coffee House in Port Townsend that things are slow. He would not believe it. He has taken an old underground basement downtown and turned it into our little towns newest hot spot.
It is intriguing and inviting from the top of the stairs to back into the last room of the cafe. You are instantly met with strong and luscious coffee aromas, small twinkling lights, and the sound of trickling water, all drawing you down the stairs to see what lurks beyond. It reminds me of something in Paris in the late 50's.
These photos were taken at 8 am this morning and the place was humming. It is equally busy in the evening hours with eccentric and quirky jazz groups (Last one I saw there was Hillbilly Jazz, and I liked it!)
In addition to coffee they sell wine, soups, muffins and other light fare. They have art on the wall for sale, and wi-fi, with lots of sofas, easy chairs, and tables grouped into 4 or 5 rooms that flow from one another. It is a great little spot and I wish them best. This is a fun place to meet and greet and I am sure it has been discoverd by visitors and local alike.
Charming! Just the kind of place that we like to visit when we are traveling and want to meet the locals. Thanks for sharing.
Sandra, this sounds like a quaint and charming place. I am glad they are doing well in this economy!!1
Sounds like a great little spot. I'm glad to hear that the economy hasn't scared folks off from starting up a great business like this one.